When we rest in awareness, we discover a peace that is always present, regardless of circumstances.

The real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.

The measure of success in spiritual life is how peaceful you are.

The restraint of the senses is not a matter of suppression but of wise attention to our experience.

Altruism is not a luxury, it is a necessity for the survival of humanity.

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

Rather than letting our negativity get the better of us, we could acknowledge that right now we feel like a piece of shit and not be squeamish about taking a good look.

True happiness is not about getting rid of all our problems, but about changing our relationship to them.

The view is like a lion - it cannot be led around by anything else. Meditation is like an eagle - it cannot be distracted by anything else. Action is like a madman - it is free from accepting and rejecting.

The water in the ocean can be rough or calm. It can be clear or murky. But the water itself doesn't mind.

The whole moon and the entire sky are reflected in one dewdrop on the grass.

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.

Time passes unhindered. When we make ourselves better, we make the world better.

The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness.

The root of suffering is not in the world outside us but in our own minds.

In the end, just three things matter: How well we have lived, how well we have loved, how well we have learned to let go.

Rejoicing in ordinary things is not sentimental or trite. It actually takes guts.

When you do something, you should burn yourself completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself.

The Buddha's teaching is not a philosophy or a religion; it is a method of practice.

The greatest achievement is selflessness. The greatest worth is self-mastery.

The purpose of life is to be happy, to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate. It is not to be well known, cited, or powerful.

You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger.

The deepest happiness comes from having an enduring sense of purpose, one that gives our lives meaning beyond the endless pursuit of pleasure and success.

The mind is like a wild monkey, jumping here and there. But through meditation, we learn to see whatever arises in our mind with more spaciousness and clarity.

Love is not about possession. Love is about appreciation.

The practice is simply this: keep coming back to your breath during the day. This will give your mind a steadiness and your life a balance.

Meditation is not about achieving anything. It's about letting go of everything.

The moment you note a thought, it disappears. The noting mind keeps the hindrances away.

Happiness is not about getting what you want, but wanting what you've got.

The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth, dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling truly alive.

When both body and mind are at peace, all things appear as they are: perfect, complete, lacking nothing.

The things that matter most in our lives are not fantastic or grand. They are the moments when we touch one another.

Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.